Wolfberry, also known as goji berry, is a superstar in the plant world. It's packed with nutrients and has amazing medicinal benefits. But there's a big problem: root rot disease. This nasty issue can really mess up the plant's growth and quality. Scientists have found a cool solution to this proble
Cancer is tricky. It's not just one thing. It's many things, all mixed together. And that's what makes it so hard to beat. But what if we could see all those different parts? What if we could understand them better? That's what a recent study tried to do. They looked at a specific type of cancer, n
In the peaceful suburbs of Charlotte, a young man's journey took a troubling direction. Christian Sturdivant, just 18 years old, was on the brink of carrying out a harmful plan. His target? A local grocery store and a fast-food restaurant. But what led him to this point? The internet played a big r
Sometimes, the body sends mixed signals. An elderly person comes in with muscle pain and fatigue. Blood tests show inflammation. Doctors often think of polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR), a common condition. They start treatment with steroids. The patient feels better. But what if it's not PMR? In this c
Stephen Schwartz, the mastermind behind "Wicked, " made a bold move. He decided not to host a gala at the Kennedy Center. This decision came after changes at the arts center under the Trump administration. Schwartz believes the Kennedy Center is no longer a safe space for free artistic expression.
New York City's new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, wasted no time making his mark. On his first day in office, he revoked several executive orders from his predecessor, Eric Adams. These orders, signed after Adams' federal indictment, included one that expanded the definition of antisemitism and another tha
Kids are quitting their myopia treatments more often than you'd think. This is a problem because myopia, or nearsightedness, is becoming more common in children. Doctors use different methods to manage it, but many kids stop using these treatments before they should. Researchers wanted to understan
A man accused of planting pipe bombs near key political buildings in Washington, D. C. , will stay behind bars. The judge didn't buy the idea of letting him out before his trial. Why? Because the judge thinks this guy is a real threat to people. This man, Brian J. Cole Jr. , is said to have put two
Researchers looked at how women stay active and sit less after having a baby. They studied over 2, 800 women from the U. S. between 2 to 7 years after their first pregnancy. The study found that 37. 8% of women met the recommended activity levels and sat for less than 3 hours a day. The study also
Up on Mount Hamilton, a historic telescope is in trouble. A fierce storm on Christmas morning tore open the dome housing the Great Refractor telescope. This telescope, built way back in the 1880s, is a big deal in astronomy. It's still a star attraction, drawing crowds to peek through its lens. But
